Professional Cheese Knives

Handmade in Italy. Stainless steel blades, solid walnut handles. Built for every cheese on your board.

Cheese Wire Cutter

From $22.50

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Professional 4 Knife Set

$137.50
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Professional Cheese Knife - Walnut Handle

$35.50

Professional Soft Cheese Knife - Walnut Handle

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Professional Soft Cheese Knife - Walnut Handle

$35.50
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Cheese Slicer Replacement Wire

From $7.50

Professional Blue Cheese Knife - Walnut Handle

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Professional Blue Cheese Knife - Walnut Handle

$35.50
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Professional 4 Knife Set - Soft Knife w/ Forklet - Walnut Handles

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Professional 4 Knife Set - Soft Knife w/ Forklet - Walnut Handles

$140.00
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Professional Serving Cheese Knife - Walnut Handle

$35.50

Professional Soft Cheese Knife w/ Forklet

$45.00

Walrus Cutting Board Oil 2oz

$10.00

Professional Soft Cheese Knife w/ Forklet - Plastic Handle

$32.50

Professional Cheese Knife - Plastic Handle

$32.50

Professional Blue Cheese Knife - Plastic Handle

$40.00

Professional Soft Cheese Knife - Plastic Handle

$32.50

Professional Serving Cheese Knife - Plastic Handle

$32.50

The right cheese knives make a surprising difference in the experience, in both taste and convenience. Here’s the important role that a cheese knife plays in the enjoyment.

Explore Our Selection of Cheese Knife Sets, Cheese Slicer, Wires & More

Formaticum is devoted to offering the right tools to get the most from a delicious cheese.,From a thin blade perfect for slicing delicate blue cheeses, to a soft cheese knife expertly designed to cut soft cheeses like Brie,, our collection of well-crafted professional cheese knives is specifically built for the task.

Formaticum mini cheese knives or have all the same great qualities of our professional selection, in a smaller format. These knives are made from Italian walnut handles and are ergonomically designed to cut your cheese properly. Use them to create properly-sized slices in order to get the most flavor and also to avoid waste.

Our knives are NOT dishwasher safe - please treat them like any other high-quality kitchen tool and hand-wash them gently, remembering to oil the wooden handles regularly to keep them in peak condition. They also look great on a cheeseboard or any entertainment set-up, adding a note of elegance..

How to choose the best cheese knife set for you

Cheese Type	Best Knife	Why
Soft (brie, camembert)	Spreader	Wide surface area to spread without tearing
Semi-hard cheeses (gouda, gruyère)	Narrow slicer	Clean cuts through yielding rinds
Hard (parmesan, aged cheddar)	Chisel or fork-tip	Breaks along natural fault lines
Fresh (cream cheese, ricotta)	Spreader	Smooth application, no drag

Different cheeses demand different knives. A best cheese knife set covers the full range from bloomy rinds to aged hard wheels, so you're never forcing the wrong blade through the wrong cheese. Formaticum's professional set pairs naturally with a cheese board and cheese storage routine to protect flavor from the first cut onward.

Why cheesemongers trust Formaticum knives

There isn’t one but many reasons to trust Formaticum knives. Here are some of them:

Handmade in Italy to professional specification. Not stamped, not mass-produced.
Stainless steel blades hold an edge through heavy daily use without warping.
Solid walnut handles, which make it dense, balanced, and comfortable through repetitive cuts across different cheeses.
Weighted for control. Less force means cleaner cuts through semi-hard varieties with less crumbling.
Wholesale-grade quality available retail. The same knives are reaching professional cheese counters in your own knife set at home.
Pairs with Formaticum cheese wrapping paper as part of a complete cheese storage system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What knife is best for cutting cheese?

It depends on the type of cheese. Our Professional Cheese Knife expertly cuts firm or hard cheeses. We have a soft cheese knife for clean, professional cuts on softer, more gooey products. Use a Handee Cutter (aka a box wire) to get the thinnest slices on hard cheeses with no crumbling or sticking.

What is so special about a cheese knife?

Some of our cheese knives feature special voids in the stainless steel blades to prevent sticking. We also offer knives specifically designed for “tasting” via a special forked tip at the end. These knives, handmade in Italy with stainless steel blades and walnut handles, make it easy to get clean, efficient cuts, no matter what kind of cheese. This brings out the taste and prevents mess and waste.

Why does a cheese knife have two points?

The forked tip on the end of the knife makes it easy to spear pieces of cheese and serve them on a plate without a lot of fuss (or mess). It’s also helpful in spearing bits of crumbly cheese, like feta. Finally, the point makes it easier to handle gooey cheeses that might stick to a blade.

Do you really need a cheese knife?

The answer to, “Do you really need a cheese knife?” is “yes.” These are specially designed to make handling all varieties of this delicious food easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. A cheese spreader knife makes working with a soft cheese neater. Other knives make cutting a slice of hard cheese safer and simpler, or handling crumbly cheese a lot less messy.

Are Formaticum knives good for professional cheese counters?

Yes. Formaticum knives are built to professional specifications and sold through a dedicated wholesale trade program. The stainless steel blades and solid walnut handles hold up through full-service use across different knives and cheese knife sets in the range. The same quality is available to cheese lovers and cheesemongers alike.